Requirements: English
Company: OhmSpace
Region: Rome , Lazio
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead the industrialization of our propulsion products and to coordinate the manufacturing efforts across design, production, quality, and integration. This high-impact role bridges strategy and execution, shaping our manufacturing roadmap while mentoring our engineering team through process scale-up, factory readiness, and supply chain development. The ideal candidate combines deep manufacturing expertise, leadership skills, and a passion for building space hardware in a growing environment.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Manufacturing Strategy Industrialization:
- Support and lead the industrialization plan for propulsion systems from engineering prototype to serial production, working together with the key functions (Additive, Integration and Quality Engineers).
- Evaluate make-versus-buy decisions, facility capabilities, and outsourcing strategies in coordination with leadership.
- Translate system-level requirements into detailed manufacturing workflows.
Process Development Optimization:
- Design and optimize end-to-end manufacturing flows integrating additive, subtractive, and assembly processes.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0/5.0 principles to increase throughput, reduce waste, and ensure manufacturability.
- Oversee implementation and refinement of MES and digital twin infrastructure.
Cross-Functional Technical Leadership:
- Serve as a technical bridge across Manufacturing, Quality, RD, and Integration teams, ensuring consistency and manufacturability.
- Drive resolution of cross-domain issues related to DFM, DFT, and system integration.
- Support junior engineers and review technical deliverables across disciplines.
Project Management Execution:
- Lead multi-stakeholder projects, aligning engineering, procurement, quality, and external suppliers toward production milestones.
- Develop project timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation plans.
- Report KPIs on industrialization progress and manufacturing readiness.
Supplier Equipment Oversight:
- Participate in supplier identification, audits, and onboarding.
- Oversee procurement, installation, and validation of production equipment and tooling.
- Ensure all equipment meets safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Mandatory Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing or hardware industrialization, preferably in aerospace or automotive sectors.
- Strong knowledge of additive manufacturing (SLM/PBF), machining, and precision assembly techniques.
- Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing ecosystems.
- Proficiency in CAD, PLM, and production data analysis (e.g., MES, ERP).
- Proficiency in analysis techniques such as FMEA/FMECA, and familiarity with international quality standards (ISO 9001, AS 9100) and space quality standards (ESA ECSS-Q)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to handle complex quality issues in a high-stakes environment.
- Fluent in both English and Italian, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience in space systems manufacturing (thrusters, satellite subsystems, etc.).
- Track record of scaling production from prototypes to volume manufacturing.
Youre a fit if you :
- Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on startup where you own your impact.
- Communicate clearly across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Value collaboration, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
- Take initiative and deliver under pressure with high autonomy.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Salary: Up to 50,000/year (commensurate with experience)
- Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
In addition, you will receive the following benefits:
- Flexible work hours well-beingfirst culture
- Professional development (conferences, training)
- Company-sponsored activities and team-building events